Density Calculator
Calculate density, mass, or volume using the density formula (ρ = m/V). Includes common material densities for reference.
About Density
Density (ρ) is a measure of mass per unit volume. It is calculated using the formula: ρ = m/V, where m is mass and V is volume. The SI unit for density is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
Common Material Densities
Liquids (kg/m³)
- Water (4°C): 1,000
- Mercury: 13,590
- Gasoline: 680
- Milk: 1,030
- Blood: 1,060
Solids (kg/m³)
- Ice: 920
- Aluminum: 2,700
- Iron: 7,874
- Gold: 19,320
- Oak Wood: 720
- Concrete: 2,400
- Glass: 2,500
Gases at STP (kg/m³)
- Air: 1.225
- Oxygen: 1.429
- Nitrogen: 1.251
- Carbon Dioxide: 1.977
Common Uses
Science and Engineering
- Material selection
- Buoyancy calculations
- Flow calculations
- Quality control
Industry
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Mining
- Metallurgy
Education
- Physics experiments
- Chemistry labs
- Material science
- Engineering design
Tips for Accurate Results
- Use consistent units
- Consider temperature effects
- Account for pressure (gases)
- Check material purity
- Verify measurements
Notes
- Density varies with temperature
- Most materials expand when heated
- Water is unusual (ice is less dense)
- Pressure affects gas density
- Composite materials need special consideration